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What are the risks if a woman who has an active toxic goiter undergoes a cesarean operation?
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Thyroid storm: Thyroid storm can be triggered by anesthetic agents. It is a condition of high fever, hypertension, tachycardia (rapid pulse), and quickly becomes congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema. This is often fatal.
Answered 7/8/2012
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